Research Assistant - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

(HEO4) $62,661 to $68,720 per annum plus an employer contribution of 9.5% superannuation will apply

Fixed term position until December 2020

Creating, reviewing and updating clinical evidence summaries for use by health professionals who want to use evidence-based practice

The Joanna Briggs Institute has a mission focused, positive workplace culture that supports and develops staff skills and knowledge in evidence-based health care.

In this role, you will provide assistance in managing and supporting content development requirements within the Implementation Science team, including evidence summaries, recommended practices and other forms of evidence-based content as well as ensuring new content is created as required.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in performing literature reviews.
• Proficiency with computer software including MS Office and bibliographic citation software such as Endnote.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of evidence based healthcare and systematic reviews.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our core values are honesty, respect, fairness, discovery and excellence. Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity. We are firm believers that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills of our staff.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of five schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

If you want to change tomorrow, act today

Click the link to the online application form below and address and upload your responses to all selection criteria. Applications close 11:55pm, 8 September 2019

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Associate Professor Craig Lockwood

Director, Implementation Science, Joanna Briggs Institute

E: craig.lockwood@adelaide.edu.au

For application related queries, contact:

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences HR Team

P: +61 (8) 8313 8171

E: fhshr@adelaide.edu.au

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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